Sea of Thieves: Cargo & Animal Crates Guide

This guide covers Cargo & Animal Crates in Sea of Thieves, focusing on mechanics, types, and selling strategies for the Merchant Alliance.

Walkthrough

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Finding Cargo: Cargo can be found on islands, in shipwrecks, or obtained through Merchant Alliance Voyages. Look for specific crates like Animals, Plants, and Gunpowder Kegs.
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Transporting Cargo: Carry crates by hand or use a harpoon. A single pirate can carry one item at a time and cannot use equipment while carrying. Smaller items can be placed in Container Chests (up to 3 items).
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Cargo Mechanics: Items dropped in water sink after approximately 5 minutes, except for Trade Good Crates which float longer. Items left on land remain until interacted with.
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Selling Cargo: Deliver crates to the Merchant Alliance representative at any Outpost. Different types of cargo have varying values.
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Emissary Bonus: Sailing as a Merchant Alliance Emissary grants bonus Reputation and Emissary Value for delivered cargo. Picking up relevant cargo increases your Emissary Grade.

Tips

Protect your Cargo: Some cargo, like Plants and Gunpowder, can be damaged or destroyed by environmental factors or enemy attacks. Keep them in good condition for maximum payout.
Use Container Chests: For smaller cargo items, Container Chests can hide their glow and sound, making them harder for other players to find.
Harpoon Advantage: Use your ship's harpoon to quickly grab cargo from a distance, saving time and reducing risk.
Prioritize Voyages: Focus on Merchant Alliance Voyages that offer cargo you can easily find and transport.
Be Aware of Sinking: If your ship sinks, any cargo on board will be lost unless retrieved quickly.

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